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  26.02.2020 - 02.08.2020

  Tacita Dean

  The exhibition program of 2020 is opened by visual artist Tacita Dean (b. 1965), currently one of the world’s most significant contemporary artists. Read more

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  02.06.2020 - 28.02.2021

  Michael Schilkin feat. Lotta Mattila

  During the summer, EMMA will feature a selection of delightful ceramic animal figures. The playful environment designed by contemporary artist Lotta Mattila (b. 1986) will display animals created by ceramic artist Michael Schilkin (1900–1962). Read more

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  Mayor Jukka Mäkelä’s artwork of choice

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  Office like an art gallery

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Exhibitions

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  02.06.2020 - 28.02.2021

  Michael Schilkin feat. Lotta Mattila

  During the summer, EMMA will feature a selection of delightful ceramic animal figures. The playful environment designed by contemporary artist Lotta Mattila (b. 1986) will display animals created by ceramic artist Michael Schilkin (1900–1962). Read more

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  02.06.2020 - 27.09.2020

  Anni Puolakka: Diamond Belly

  Anni Puolakka's work is on display in the media space of Touch exhibition. Staged as a conversation with an artificial intelligence chatbot, Diamond Belly explores love and companionship between a human artist, the bot and mosquitoes. Read more

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  26.02.2020 - 02.08.2020

  Tacita Dean

  The exhibition program of 2020 is opened by visual artist Tacita Dean (b. 1965), currently one of the world’s most significant contemporary artists. Read more

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  26.02.2020 - 02.08.2020

  Nastja Säde Rönkkö: for those yet to be

  In February 2020 a piece by Young Artist of the Year 2019 Nastja Säde Rönkkö called for those yet to be (2016–2018) will be on display. The work is a series of video performances investigating emotions in relation to ecological destruction. Read more

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  Always on display

  Ilona Niemi: Personae mythologicae

  Ilona Niemi's new work is on display in a fence surrounding a construction site in front of the Exhibition Centre WeeGee. The artwork is a collection of 28 soulful creatures based on Finnish mythology. Personae mythologicae is commissioned by WeeGee and will be on display throughout 2020. Read more

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  Always on display

  Bryk & Wirkkala Visible Storage

  Bryk & Wirkkala Visible Storage takes a behind-the-scenes look at the invisible work done by museums. EMMA is the home of the Tapio Wirkkala Rut Bryk Foundation Collection, which is on display in its entirety in Visible Storage, a unique fusion of a storehouse, exhibition and workspace. Read more

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  Always on display

  Touch

  Touch presents a curated pick of Finnish and international contemporary works from the Saastamoinen Foundation Art Collection. With the overarching theme of humanity at its core, the show delves into fundamental questions concerning the human condition and the nature of human existence. Read more

About EMMA

Art Collections

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  EMMA Collection

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  Saastamoinen Foundation

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  Tapio Wirkkala Rut Bryk Foundation

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  Art in the city

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Visit us

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  Guided tours & art workshops

  Get more out of your visit on a guided group tour. Our expert guides share background facts and insights to enrich your museum experience.

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  Host your event

  Be inspired by art! EMMA is an inspiring venue for all sorts of events. We have two rentable spaces for hosting special occasions: Aitio and Paletti.

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